Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of student suicides at IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University, observing, “Something is wrong.” The court raised serious concerns over institutional accountability and delays in timely police action and investigation.
The Special Court for People’s Representatives has finished the trial in one of the rape cases against ex-MP Prajwal Revanna and reserved its verdict for July 30, with Revanna in judicial custody.
In the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam case, the Supreme Court refused to grant bail to YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy, stating, “Nature of the allegations necessitates custodial interrogation. This Court cannot offer a shield in such circumstances.”
In the Honeymoon Murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, a Shillong court granted bail to two co-accused, Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar, marking a key development in the ongoing murder investigation and legal proceedings.
In the Tirupati Laddu Case Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the CBI Director had no authority to appoint the Investigating Officer in the SIT, calling it a violation of the Supreme Court’s binding directions and procedure.
Today, On 3rd July, During the hearing on Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea, his lawyer told the Karnataka High Court, “Article 21 and personal liberty are at stake,” and sought time to file an affidavit. The Court adjourned the matter.
In the Honeymoon Murder case, a Meghalaya court sent three accused to judicial custody. They were arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly hiding evidence related to the killing of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in May.
Today, On 2nd July, A Mohali court extended the remand of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia by four more days in the disproportionate assets case. He is accused of laundering Rs.540 crore of alleged “drug money,” says Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
Today, On 23rd May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Rajasthan government over the rising number of student suicides in Kota. It questioned why such tragedies were happening only in Kota and urged the state to seriously address the issue.
The Calcutta High Court has established a three-member panel to oversee the rehabilitation of victims affected by the Murshidabad violence. The committee has been tasked with identifying displaced individuals, assessing property damage, and collecting data on FIRs filed.
